Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
889297
RGB
136, 146, 151
HSL
200, 7%, 56%
HSB
200, 10%, 59%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 41
LAB
60, -3, -4
LCH
60, 5, 233
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 229
XYZ
26, 28, 33
LUV
60, -6, -5
HWB
200, 53%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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